Unified Configuration; Vsp G800 Model - Hitachi G800 Hardware Reference Manual

Unified configuration

A unified configuration includes embedded NAS modules that support file system
protocols such as CIFS and NFS and operate across a block-level setup using iSCSI or FC
connections.
Two controllers
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Two NAS modules for file operations and storage
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One or more drive trays for block-level storage
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One 1U block service processor server (SVP)
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VSP G800 model

The VSP G800 is a highly reliable storage system that offers high storage capacity with
full redundancy to better protect data and manage storage operations.
The storage system consists of a 4U enclosure that includes two controllers and two
optional NAS modules. Drives are supported using drive trays connected to the
controllers. The CBLH can be expanded by mounting a host port expansion chassis.
The storage system supports 512 GB of high-speed cache memory. The DIMMs are
arranged as 256 GB per controller. Storage system interfaces are listed in the following
table. The maximum number of ports can be increased by connecting a host port
expansion chassis.
Front end module
10-Gbps iSCSI
ports per system
8-Gbps Fibre
Channel (4-port)
per system
16-Gbps Fibre
Channel (2-port)
per system
32/16-Gbps Fibre
Channel (4-port)
per system
Chapter 1: Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 hardware overview
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 Hardware Reference Guide
Without host port expansion
chassis
With
HDD Without HDD
24 32
48 64
24 32
48 64
Unified configuration
With host port expansion chassis
With HDD Without HDD
32 40
64 80
32 40
64 80
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